Bio-based, recyclable resins outperform their fossil-fuel counterparts

Bio-based, recyclable resins outperform their fossil-fuel counterparts

Panels made from the resins were weather-tested in a harbor for 90 days to gauge the effects of water, ultraviolet radiation, temperature, and humidity

To wood or not to wood, that’s been the question! Ever since oil-based plastics burst onto the manufacturing scene, cost, sustainability, and performance have defined the ongoing woods vs. plastics war. In many applications, plastics tend to dominate in cost efficiency and durability, while wood retains a clear edge in sustainability.

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Category: Materials, Technology

Tags: University of Oulu, Biodegradable